BWF World Tour Finals: China Sweeps Three Titles
Men’s Singles: Shi Yuqi Wins Prestigious Title
China’s Shi Yuqi blew away Denmark’s Anders Antonsen to win the men’s singles crown at the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals on Sunday. The 28-year-old Shi, who paraded around the venue after his victory and threw his shirt into the crowd, said playing at home makes him very happy. “The people are very passionate and supportive,” he added.
Shi beat Antonsen 21-18, 21-14 in 52 minutes to win the prestigious title for a second time in his career, to go with his triumph in 2018.
Women’s Singles: Wang Zhiyi Wins Thrilling Match
In an all-Chinese women’s singles final in Hangzhou, Wang Zhiyi fought back from a game down to defeat Han Yue 19-21, 21-19, 21-11 in 74 minutes.
Mixed Doubles: Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong Retain Title
There was home glory too for mixed doubles pair Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong as they beat Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei in three games to retain their title. It was a triumphant farewell to badminton for the 27-year-old Olympic gold medallist Zheng, who had announced his intention to retire from the sport after the tournament.
Other Finals
South Korea’s Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee won the women’s doubles, while the Danish duo Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen prevailed in the men’s doubles final.
Conclusion
The BWF World Tour Finals saw China sweep three titles, with Shi Yuqi winning the men’s singles, Wang Zhiyi winning the women’s singles, and Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong retaining the mixed doubles title. The tournament was a fitting farewell to badminton for Zheng Siwei, who announced his retirement after the competition.
FAQs
Q: Who won the men’s singles title at the BWF World Tour Finals?
A: Shi Yuqi of China won the men’s singles title, beating Anders Antonsen of Denmark.
Q: Who won the women’s singles title at the BWF World Tour Finals?
A: Wang Zhiyi of China won the women’s singles title, beating Han Yue of China.
Q: Who won the mixed doubles title at the BWF World Tour Finals?
A: Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong of China won the mixed doubles title, beating Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia.
Q: Who announced his retirement from badminton after the tournament?
A: Zheng Siwei, the 27-year-old Olympic gold medallist, announced his intention to retire from the sport after the tournament.